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Abstract:

A worktable includes a protective member designed therefor. The worktable
includes a platform, and at least one extended platform connected
thereto. The protective member includes a frame and a base connected on a
bottom edge of the frame. The base including a first base section on
which the platform is supported and at least one second base section on
which the at least one extended platform is supported. The frame includes
a periphery enclosing the platform and the at least one extended platform
so as to prevent them from being damaged.

Claims:

1. A worktable with a protective member designed therefor comprising: a
platform including a top surface, a lateral surface, and a bottom
surface; at least one extended platform including a top surface, an inner
lateral surface, an outer lateral surface and a bottom surface; a frame
and a base connected on a bottom edge of the frame; a plurality of
adjusting members adjustably engaged with the protective member; and
wherein the bottom surface of platform and the bottom surface of the
extended platform are supported on the base; and wherein the top surface
of the at least one extended platform and the top surface of platform are
at the same height such that the at least one platform cooperates with
the platform to form a flat and level work surface, and with the at least
one extended platform being adjustable in height by the plurality of
adjusting members to enable the top surface thereof being flush and level
with the top surface of platform.

2. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 1, wherein the base includes a first through hole, at least one
second through hole and at least one third through hole defined therein,
and the first through hole includes a buffering member adjustably engaged
therein, and each of the at least one second and third through holes
includes one of the plurality of adjusting members adjustably engaged
therein, and wherein the buffering member serves to buffer the at least
one extended platform and to avoid a weight of the at last one extended
platform affecting the adjustment of the adjusting members, and the
adjusting members are utilized to enable the top surface of the at least
one extended platform to be flush and level with the top surface of
platform.

3. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 1, wherein the at least one extended platform includes at least
one magnet embedded therein to magnetically attract with the protective
member for holding the at least one extended platform of worktable on the
protective member.

4. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 3, wherein the platform includes at least one magnet embedded
therein to magnetically attract with the protective member for holding
the at least one extended platform of worktable on the protective member.

5. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 2, wherein the at least one extended platform includes at least
one magnet embedded therein to magnetically attract with the protective
member for holding the at least one extended platform of worktable on the
protective member.

6. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 5, wherein the platform includes at least one magnet embedded
therein to magnetically attract with the protective member for holding
the at least one extended platform of worktable on the protective member.

7. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 1 further comprising a reinforcing rib provided on the
protective member to enhance the structure thereof, with the reinforcing
rib extending between peripheral sides of the frame.

8. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 1, wherein the frame includes a plurality of apertures defined
therein, and each of the plurality of apertures includes a securing
member inserted therethrough, and wherein the platform and the at least
one extended platform are abutted by the plurality of securing members
such that they are fit within the protective member securely and are
prevented from moving relative to one another.

9. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 2, wherein the frame includes a plurality of apertures defined
therein, and each of the plurality of apertures includes a securing
member inserted therethrough, and wherein the platform and the at least
one extended platform are abutted by the plurality of securing members
such that they are fit within the protective member securely and are
prevented from moving relative to one another.

10. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 3, wherein the frame includes a plurality of apertures defined
therein, and each of the plurality of apertures includes a securing
member inserted therethrough, and wherein the platform and the at least
one extended platform are abutted by the plurality of securing members
such that they are fit within the protective member securely and are
prevented from moving relative to one another.

11. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 5, wherein the frame includes a plurality of apertures defined
therein, and each of the plurality of apertures includes a securing
member inserted therethrough, and wherein the platform and the at least
one extended platform are abutted by the plurality of securing members
such that they are fit within the protective member securely and are
prevented from moving relative to one another.

12. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 8, wherein each of the platform and the at least one extended
platform includes a recessed area disposed corresponding to one aperture
and the securing member inserted in the associated aperture is received
in the recessed area and is adapted to fit within the periphery of the
frame such that it does not expose outside the periphery of the frame.

13. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 1, wherein the platform further includes a channel defined
therein and disposed adjacent to the lateral surfaces, and the channel
includes a lateral edge and a bottom edge, and the bottom edge is at a
height lower than that of the top surface of platform, and the lateral
edge extends from the top surface to the bottom edge, and the bottom edge
extends from the lateral edge to the lateral surface, and the channel is
adapted to enable a protractor moveably mounted therein.

14. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 2, wherein the platform further includes a channel defined
therein and disposed adjacent to the lateral surfaces, and the channel
includes a lateral edge and a bottom edge, and the bottom edge is at a
height lower than that of the top surface of platform, and the lateral
edge extends from the top surface to the bottom edge, and the bottom edge
extends from the lateral edge to the lateral surface, and the channel is
adapted to enable a protractor moveably mounted therein.

15. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 3, wherein the platform further includes a channel defined
therein and disposed adjacent to the lateral surfaces, and the channel
includes a lateral edge and a bottom edge, and the bottom edge is at a
height lower than that of the top surface of platform, and the lateral
edge extends from the top surface to the bottom edge, and the bottom edge
extends from the lateral edge to the lateral surface, and the channel is
adapted to enable a protractor moveably mounted therein.

16. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 5, wherein the platform further includes a channel defined
therein and disposed adjacent to the lateral surfaces, and the channel
includes a lateral edge and a bottom edge, and the bottom edge is at a
height lower than that of the top surface of platform, and the lateral
edge extends from the top surface to the bottom edge, and the bottom edge
extends from the lateral edge to the lateral surface, and the channel is
adapted to enable a protractor moveably mounted therein.

17. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 1, wherein the platform includes a slot defined in the top
surface, and the slot includes a table insert embedded and detachably
secured therein such that the table insert is able to be disengaged
therefrom with the use of any tool, and wherein the table insert includes
a top being flush and level with the top surface of platform.

18. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 17, wherein the slot includes a supporting portion that supports
the table insert, and an opening that is adapted to allow a cutting
member of the cutting device to insert through and expose outside the
table insert, and the supporting portion includes a fixing seat mounted
thereon and disposed between a bottom of the table insert and a top of
the associated supporting portion, and the fixing seat includes at least
one magnet embedded therein, and the table insert includes at least one
regulating member adjustably embedded therein and attracted by the at
least one magnet for holding the table insert in the slot, and the
regulating member is adjusted to enable the top of table insert being
flush and level with the top surface of platform.

19. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 2, wherein the platform includes a slot defined in the top
surface, and the slot includes a table insert embedded and detachably
secured therein such that the table insert is able to be disengaged
therefrom with the use of any tool, and wherein the table insert includes
a top being flush and level with the top surface of platform.

20. The worktable and the protective member designed therefor as claimed
in claim 19, wherein the slot includes a supporting portion that supports
the table insert, and an opening that is adapted to allow a cutting
member of the cutting device to insert through and expose outside the
table insert, and the supporting portion includes a fixing seat mounted
thereon and disposed between a bottom of the table insert and a top of
the associated supporting portion, and the fixing seat includes at least
one magnet embedded therein, and the table insert includes at least one
regulating member adjustably embedded therein and attracted by the at
least one magnet for holding the table insert in the slot, and the
regulating member is adjusted to enable the top of table insert being
flush and level with the top surface of platform.

Description:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a worktable for a machine and, in
particular, to a worktable with a protective member.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] DIY (Do-it-yourself) is a trend in the United States and buying a
woodworking machine for performing processing work on a desired wood
workpiece is common for many families. Generally, a woodworking machines
includes a worktable made of cast iron and on which a wood workpiece is
set during the processing thereof. However, such cast-iron made worktable
is fast becoming unsatisfactory because it is liable to expand when hot
and to shrink when cold. Consequently, the deformed worktable would lose
its flatness and adversely affect a user to operably move and process the
wood workpiece set thereon precisely.

[0005] Then, a worktable which is made of stone is invented. Refer to
China Pat. No. 200720148202.6, a worktable for a wood working machine is
characterized by including an extended platform made of stone. While the
stone made extended platform provides a satisfactory flatness,
manufacturing it is difficult and costly and it is likely to have cracks
during the manufacture thereof. Additionally, it is understood that if a
stone is hit by an external object a chip could subsequently occur on an
outer periphery thereof. Therefore, if something hits the extended
platform accidentally its appearance could be damaged and the processing
operation of the wood workpiece is affected.

[0006] The present invention is, therefore, intended to obviate or at
least alleviate the problems encountered in the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] According to the present invention, a worktable with a protective
member designed therefor includes a platform including a top surface, a
lateral surface, and a bottom surface; at least one extended platform
including a top surface, an inner lateral surface, an outer lateral
surface and a bottom surface, and with the inner lateral surface
connected to the lateral surface of the platform; and a frame and a base
connected on a bottom edge of the frame, and with the base including a
first base section and at least one second base section. In addition, the
bottom surface of platform is supported on the first base section and the
bottom surface of the at least one extended platform is supported on the
second base section, and the frame includes a periphery enclosing the
platform and the at least one extended platform so as to prevent them
from being damaged and as such the outer lateral surface of the at least
one extended is protected. Furthermore, the top surface of the at least
one extended platform and the top surface of platform are at the same
height such that the at least one platform cooperates with the platform
to form a flat and level work surface that allows a workpiece to be set
thereon, and with the at least one extended platform being adjustable in
height to enable its top surface being flush and level with the top
surface of platform.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a worktable and its protective
member in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0009]FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the worktable and its
protective member embodying the present invention shown in FIG. 1.

[0010]FIG. 3 is another exploded perspective view, taken from a different
angle of view, of the worktable and its protective member embodying the
present invention shown in FIG. 1.

[0011]FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the worktable and its
protective member embodying the present invention taken along line 4-4 of
FIG. 1.

[0012]FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the worktable and its
protective member embodying the present invention taken along line 5-5 of
FIG. 1.

[0013]FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the worktable and its
protective member embodying the present invention taken along line 6-6 of
FIG. 4.

[0015]FIG. 8 shows the installation of an extended platform of the
worktable on the protective member.

[0016]FIG. 9 shows a machine including the worktable and protective
member embodying the present invention shown in FIG. 1.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a partial exploded view showing the assembly of a table
insert on a platform of the worktable embodying the present invention
shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the worktable and its
protective member shown in FIG. 10.

[0019] FIG. 12 is an extended view of FIG. 5 and differentiates from FIG.
5 in that adjusting members are abutted against magnets.

[0020] FIG. 13 shows a worktable and its protective member in accordance
with a second embodiment of the present invention for a jointer.

[0021] FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the worktable and its
protective member embodying the present invention shown in FIG. 13.

[0022] FIG. 15 is another exploded perspective view, taken from a
different angle of view, of the worktable and its protective member
embodying the present invention shown in FIG. 14.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0023] FIGS. 1 through 12 disclose a worktable including a protective
member 10 designed therefor in accordance with a first embodiment of the
present invention. The worktable includes a platform 20 and two extended
platforms 30. The platform 20 includes two opposing lateral surfaces 22.
Two extended platforms 30 are connected to the platform 20, with one
connected to one of two lateral surfaces 22 of the platform 20 and the
other connected to the other lateral surface 22 of the platform 20.
Therefore, the platform 20 is disposed between the two extended platforms
30. Also, the platform 20 is made of metal and the extended platforms 30
are made of stone. In this embodiment, the extended platforms 30 are made
of marble.

[0024] The platform 20 has a top surface 21 defining a work surface and
each extended platforms 30 has a top surface 31 defining a work surface.
The top surfaces 21 and 31 are at the same height such that they form a
flat and level work surface.

[0025] The protective member 10 includes a frame 11, a base 12, and a
reinforcing rib 13. The frame 11 includes a space 14 delimited by a
periphery thereof. In the embodiment, the periphery of the frame 11
encloses a rectangular area that delimits the space 14, and the periphery
includes two lateral walls 111 opposing to each other, a front wall 112
and a back wall 113 opposing to the front wall 112, and the front 112 and
back 113 walls extend between the two lateral walls 112. The base 12 is
extended on a bottom edge of the frame 11. Consequently, the frame 11 has
a top edge at a height above the base 12. Also, the base 12 extends along
the periphery of the frame 11 and includes a supporting edge defined
within the periphery of the frame 11. The supporting edge is utilized to
support the platform 20 and two extended platforms 30 after the worktable
is installed on the protective member 10. Specifically, the base 12
defines a first base section 121 supporting the platform 20 and two
second base sections 122 supporting the two extended platforms 30,
respectively. The base 12 further includes three protruded areas 123
defined on each second base section 122, with one disposed adjacent to
the lateral wall 111 and another disposed adjacent to the front wall 112
and the other disposed adjacent to the back wall 113. The three protruded
areas 123 are utilized to magnetically attract with three magnets 38
embedded in the associated extended platform 30, respectively.
Additionally, the three magnets 38 are disposed corresponding to the
protruded areas 123, respectively. Therefore, the magnets 38 provide for
the associated extended platform 30 magnetic attractions with the
protective member 10. It is understood that for each extended platform 30
the magnets 38 embedded therein can attract any metal part in connection
with the protective member 10 otherwise to retain the extended platform
30 to the protective member 10. Preferably, the extended platform 30
includes cavities 37 defined in a bottom surface 34 thereof and each
magnet 38 is embedded in one cavity 37. In addition, the base 12 includes
a first through hole 124, at least one second through hole 125 and at
least one third through hole 126 defined in each second base section 122.
A buffering member 16 is adjustably engaged in the first through hole 124
and abuts against a bottom surface 34 of the extended platform 30, with
the bottom surface 34 opposing to the top surface 31. Preferably, the
buffering member 16 is threadly engaged in the first through hole 124.
Also, the buffering member 16 includes a head 161 that allows a user to
adjust the buffering member 16 by hand directly. Each of the at least one
second 125 and third 126 through holes includes an adjusting member 17
adjustably engaged therein. The adjusting members 17 abut against bottom
surfaces 34 of the extended platforms 30 (as shown in FIG. 5) or the
magnets 38 (as shown in FIG. 12) to allow a user to adjust and make the
top surface 31 of extended platform 30 flush and level with the top
surface 21 of platform 20. Preferably, each adjusting member 17 is
threadly engaged in the associated one of the second 125 or third 126
through holes. In the embodiment, the base 12 includes two second through
holes 125 disposed adjacent to the first base section 121, with one
disposed adjacent to the front wall 112 and the other disposed adjacent
to the back wall 113, and two third through holes 126 disposed adjacent
to the lateral wall 111 and are separated by the protruded area 123 that
is defined adjacent to the associated lateral wall 111.

[0026] The base 12 further includes at least one through orifice 127
defined in the first base section 121. An engaging member 25 is inserted
through the at least one through orifice 127 and engaged in an engaging
hole 231 defined in a bottom surface 23 of the platform 20 to securely
hold the platform 20 on the protective member 10. In the embodiment, the
base 12 includes four through orifices 127 disposed corresponding to four
engaging holes 231 respectively, and on four corners of the platform 20,
with two disposed adjacent to one lateral surface 22 of the platform 20
and the other two disposed adjacent to the other lateral surface 22 of
the platform 20, and with the two through orifices 127 disposed adjacent
to the front wall 112 and the other two disposed adjacent to the back
wall 113. The reinforcing ribs 13 enhance the structure of the protective
member 10 and also support the extended platforms 30. In the embodiment,
two reinforcing ribs 13 are provided on the protective member 10 to
support the two extended platforms 30, respectively. Each of the
reinforcing ribs 30 extends from the front wall 112 to the back wall 113
of frame 11 and is connected between a portion of the base 12 adjacent to
the front wall 112 and a portion of the base 12 adjacent to the back wall
113.

[0027] In addition, the front wall 112 has a top edge at a height above
the base 12 and the back wall 113 has a top edge at a height above the
base 12 and greater than that of the front wall 112. Likewise, each
lateral wall 111 has a top edge at a height above the base 12 and defines
a guiding surface 1111, a first lateral wall section 1112 having a top
edge at a height equaling to that of the front wall 112, and a second
lateral wall section 1113 having a top edge at a height equaling to that
of the back wall 113, with the guiding surface 1111 extending from the
top edge of first lateral wall section 1112 to the top edge of second
lateral wall section 1113.

[0028] The frame 11 further includes a plurality of apertures 114 defined
therein and each is provided for a securing member 15 to insert to fit
the platform 20 and extended platforms 30 on and within the protective
member 10 securely. The securing members 15 prevent the platform 20 and
extended platforms 30 from moving relative to one another and are adapted
to fit within the periphery of the frame 11 such that they do not expose
outside the periphery of the frame 11.

[0029] The platform 20 further includes two channels 24 defined therein
and disposed adjacent to the two lateral surfaces 22, respectively. Each
channel 24 extends longitudinally and along the associated lateral
surface 22 and includes a lateral edge 241 and a bottom edge 242, with
the bottom edge 242 being at a height lower than that of the top surface
21, with the lateral edge 241 extending from the top surface 21 to the
bottom edge 242, and with the bottom edge 242 extending from the lateral
edge 241 to the associated lateral surface 22. Therefore, the platform 20
includes its top surface 21 disposed between the two channels 24.
Consequently, the two channels 24 will not affect a flatness of top
surface 21 of the platform 20, thereby allowing a workpiece to be
processed accurately, conveniently and in a cost-saving manner. Further,
a protractor (not shown) is adapted to be moveably disposed in one
channel 24 and is prevented from disengagement therefrom. The protractor
would aid the positioning of a workpiece on the worktable so as to allow
the workpiece to be positioned precisely.

[0030] In addition, the platform 20 includes a front side 26 disposed
adjacent to the front wall 112 and a back side (not numbered) disposed
adjacent to the back wall 113, respectively. The front side 26 includes a
top edge at a height lower than that of the top surface 21 and a side
edge extending from the top surface top surface 21 to the top edge. The
front side 26 allows a user to grasp when putting the platform 20 on the
protective member 10. The back side includes a recessed area 27 defined
thereon and disposed corresponding to one aperture 114 and the securing
member 15 inserted in that aperture 114 abuts against a wall of the
recessed area 27 to fit the platform 20 on the protective member 10.
Additionally, the securing member 15 is adapted to be received by the
recessed area 27 and fit within the periphery of the frame 11 such that
it does not expose outside the periphery of the frame 11. In the
embodiment, the platform 20 includes two recessed areas 27. The platform
20 further includes a slot 28 defined in the top surface 21. A table
insert 40 for receiving a cutting device is embedded in the slot 28. The
table insert 40 is supported by two supporting portions 281 defined at
two distal ends of the slot 28. Further, an opening 282 is defined in the
slot 28 and is disposed between the two supporting portions 281. The
opening 282 allows a cutting member of the cutting device (not numbered)
to insert through and expose outside the table insert 40, as shown in
FIG. 9. Additionally, the table insert 40 is detachably secured in the
slot 28 and can be disengaged therefrom without the use of any tool, so
the table insert 40 is adapted to be taken out of the platform 20
conveniently and quickly for changing the cutting member and for cleaning
dust. Specifically, two fixing seats 29 are mounted on two supporting
portions 281, respectively, and each disposed between a bottom of the
table insert 40 and a top of the associated supporting portion 281. Also,
each fixing seat 29 is prevented from disengagement from the associated
supporting portion 281 by a fastener 29 threadly engaged in the fixing
seat 29 and supporting portion 281. At least one magnet 292 is embedded
in each fixing seat 29. In the embodiment, each fixing seat 29 includes
two magnets 292 embedded therein. The magnet 29 has two distal ends being
opposite to one another, with one being flush with a top of the fixing
seat 29 and the other being flush with a bottom of the fixing seat 29.
Further, a regulating member 42 is adjustably embedded in an engaging
orifice 41 defined in the table inset 40 and disposed corresponding to
and magnetically attracted by the at least one magnet 292 to keep the
table insert 40 retained in the slot 28. The regulating member 42 is
adjustable to make a top of the table insert 40 flush with the top
surface 21 of platform 20.

[0031] Each extended platform 30 further includes an inner lateral surface
32, an outer lateral surface 33 opposite to the inner lateral surface 32.
The lateral surface 31 of one extended platform 30 is disposed
corresponding to one lateral surface 22 of the platform 20 and the
lateral surface 31 of the other extended platform 30 is disposed
corresponding to the other lateral surface 22 of the platform 20. Each
extended platform 30 also includes a front side 35 disposed adjacent to
the front wall 112 and a back side (not numbered) disposed adjacent to
the back wall 113, respectively. The front side 35 includes a top edge at
a height lower than that of the top surface 31 and a side edge extending
from the top surface top surface 31 to the top edge. The front side 35
allows a user to grasp when putting the extended platform 30 on the
protective member 10. In addition, the outer lateral wall 33 and back
side of each extended platform 30 include recessed areas 36 defined
thereon, and each recessed area 36 defined on the outer lateral wall 33
is disposed corresponding to one aperture 114 defined in the lateral wall
111 of the frame 11 of the protective member 10 and allow the associated
securing member 15 to fit within the periphery of the frame 11, and each
recessed area 36 defined on the back side is disposed corresponding to
one aperture 114 defined in the back wall 113 of the frame 11 of the
protective member 10 and allow the associated securing member 15 to fit
within the periphery of the frame 11. In the embodiment, each extended
platform 30 includes two recessed areas 36 defined on the outer lateral
wall 36 thereof FIG. 8 illustrates when installing the extended platform
30 its back side is first pushed against the back wall 113 of the frame
11 of the protective member 10 and its front side 35 is kept at a height
above the protective member 10 at first. The front side 35 is then
lowered to engage with the protective member 10. Additionally, the
extended platform 30 would be buffered by the buffering member 16 before
it contacts with the adjusting members 17 to avoid its weight affect the
adjustment of the adjusting members 17 that enables the top surface 31 of
extended platform 30 to be flush and level with the top surface 21 of
platform 20.

[0032]FIG. 9 shows the worktable and its protective member 10 mounted on
a pedestal 90 of a machine.

[0033] FIGS. 13 through 15 show a worktable including a protective member
10' designed therefor in accordance with a second embodiment of the
present invention. FIG. 13 also shows a machine, i.e. a jointer,
including the worktable and its protective member 10'.

[0034] The worktable includes a platform 20' and an extended platform 30'.
The platform 20' has a top surface 21' defining a work surface and the
extended platform 30' has a top surface 31' defining a work surface. The
top surfaces 21' and 31' are at the same height such that they form a
flat and level work surface. The platform 20' also has a lateral surface
22' defined thereon. The extended platform 30' also has an inner lateral
surface 32' and an outer lateral surface 33' defined thereon.

[0035] The protective member 10' includes a frame 11' and a base 12'
extended along a periphery and on a bottom edge of the frame 11'.
Consequently, the frame 11' has a top edge at a height above the base
12'. In addition, the protective member 10' includes four sections
separated from one another, with two sections associated with the
platform 20' the other two sections associated with the extended platform
30'. Likewise, the two bases 12' of the two sections of the protective
member 10' associated with the platform 20' are utilized to support the
platform 20' and the two the two bases 12' of the two sections of the
protective member 10' associated with the extended platform 30' are
utilized to support the extended platform 30'. The platform 20' includes
a plurality of magnets 201' embedded therein and provide for the platform
20' magnetic attractions with the protective member 10'. Likewise, the
extended platform 30' includes a plurality of magnets 38' embedded
therein and provide for the extended platform 30' magnetic attractions
with the protective member 10'. It is understood that for each platform
20' and each extended platform 30 the magnets 201' and 38' embedded
therein can attract any metal part in connection with the protective
member 10' otherwise to retain the platform 20' and extended platform 30'
to the protective member 10'.

[0036] In addition, the protective member 10' includes a plurality of
adjusting members 17' adjustably engaged therewith to allow a user to
adjust and make the top surface 31' of extended platform 30' flush and
level with the top surface 21' of platform 20'. Specifically, the
adjusting members 17 are provided to abut against a bottom surface 23' of
the platform 20' and a bottom surface 34' of the extended platform 30'
plus the magnets 201' and 38' embedded in the platform 20' and extended
platform 30'.

[0037] In view of the forgoing, the protective member 10, 10' can protect
the worktable from being damaged or chipped by an external object.
Furthermore, the buffering member 16 prevents the extended platform 30
from affecting the adjustment of the adjusting members 17. Moreover, the
platform 20 and extended platforms 30 are prevented from moving relative
to one another laterally by the securing members 15.

[0038] While the specific embodiments have been illustrated and described,
numerous modifications come to mind without significantly departing from
the spirit of invention, and the scope of invention is only limited by
the scope of the accompanying claims.